rice, condoleezza

A memoir in which Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor and as Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administrations, looks back over her life, discussing her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1950s, her career in education, and her service in the government, and sharing stories of her family.

Condoleezza Rice recounts how her parents, a minister and a teacher, helped her learn the value of faith in times of hardship, instilled a love of sports and politics, and encouraged her to rise above the prejudices and obstacles that stood in front of her, with personal stories of her family life.

Former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Condolezza Rice presents in her own words the story of her eight years in Washington working for President George W. Bush. Explores the events of her day on 9/11 and how the years following changed the parameters of her job, giving inside information about her statements at the 9/11 Commission hearings, as well as what she was tasked to do in the latter years of the Bush era with North Korea, Hurricane Katrina, and conflicts beginning in Libya and Egypt.

Examines the life and achievements of Condoleeza Rice, President George W. Bush's National Security Advisor, and considers her place in the history of the United States.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the former educator and national security advisor to President George W. Bush who became the second woman, and the second African American, to be Secretary of State.

Examines the life and career of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice from her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, entrance into the University of Denver at age fifteen, and career path that led her into the world of politics and international relations.

Condoleezza Rice recounts how her parents, a minister and a teacher, helped her learn the value of faith in times of hardship, instilled a love of sports and politics, and encouraged her to rise above the prejudices and obstacles that stood in front of her, with personal stories of her family life.

Chronicles the life of stateswoman Condoleezza Rice, describing her childhood in Alabama, years teaching at Stanford University, relationship with her parents, and career in politics, as well as her interests and talents outside of her work.

Introduces children to the life of influential political leader Condoleezza Rice, discussing her childhood, schooling, years as a teacher, influence on American politics, and other related topics.